Although higher energy prices will weigh on consumer spending, $100 oil isn’t some wild card that will suddenly wreck household budgets. Read More

Depressed natural gas prices and a strong recovery in the value of crude make onshore oil plays an enticing proposition, especially given oil’s long-term fundamentals. Low production costs and rising oil prices make the Bakken shale a winner. Read More

With the shocking announcement that Apple CEO Steve Jobs is taking an indeterminate leave of absence for health reasons, Jim thinks Apple stock may be a better short than long right now. Read More

Everybody is lauding Intel for its fourth-quarter earnings report. But the truth is that Intel is a has-been. Meet the future of microprocessors: ARM Holdings. Read More

Partnerships are highly tax-advantaged securities, but these advantages can easily become disadvantages if investors don’t understand the basics of MLP taxation. Read More

The Canadian government’s new rules make REIT investing in the Great White North an attractive option in 2011. Read More

As we kick off the new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the year that was, what we expect from the year ahead and how you can profit in 2011. Read More

Maintaining retirement income is the top priority of more and more retirees. Read More

Warren Buffett made a surprise trip to Wyoming's Powder River Basin this past November. Why was he in coal country? Is he planning on buying a coal company? Read More

Which stocks are primed to do best in 2011? Technical analysis can help narrow down your list of potential buy candidates. But never buy stocks without performing some fundamental analysis as well. Read More